2025 marks the 249th anniversary of the 'Declaration of Independence', signed July 4, 1776, when the 'Continental Congress' declared the original thirteen American colonies as united, free and independent states:
The 'Continental Congress' declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject and subordinate to the monarch of Britain, 'King George III'...
...and were now united, free, and independent states.
"It will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America,"…
…said US 'Founding Father' John Adams at the time of the Declaration.
"I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations…
"I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations…
“… as the great anniversary festival.
"It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance…
“…by solemn acts of devotion to 'God Almighty'.
"It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade...
...with shows, games, sports…
...bells, bonfires and illuminations...
"...from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more..."
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"It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade...
...with shows, games, sports…
...bells, bonfires and illuminations...
"...from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more..."
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